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Research Shows EVs Are More Expensive To Repair Than ICE
Solera has released research showing that average electric vehicle (EV) repair costs are 29 per cent higher than their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle counterparts. The study considered aggregate international…
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AkzoNobel Begins Collaborative Project To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Vehicle Repair
AkzoNobel, in collaboration with strategic partners from across the vehicle repair industry value chain, launched the Vehicle Repair Sustainability Challenge at a 24-hour event in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The attendees…
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AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction
AkzoNobel and Kansai Paint have mutually agreed not to proceed with AkzoNobel’s intended acquisition of Kansai’s paint and coatings’ activities in Africa. Commenting on the decision, AkzoNobel CEO, Greg Poux-Guillaume,…
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Axalta Named Exclusive Supplier for BMW Group’s Private Paint Label
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 European countries as well as South Africa. The…
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AIDC and Tiger Wheel and Tyre launch training programme at Chamdor Automotive Hub
On 17 November, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) hosted the launch of a training programme aimed at unemployed youth and SMMEs, at the Chamdor Automotive Hub in Krugersdorp. The…
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Webfleet Road Safety Report 2023 shows drastic increase in collisions
Webfleet recently released their second annual Road Safety Report 2023 based on responses from 54 individuals representing 52 fleets that collectively own 7 948 trucks operating in South Africa. The…